SKYLANDS
INSURANCE GROUP

Making a difference
in the lives
of our clients & community

Skylands Insurance Group is an independent, owner-operated insurance agency writing property, casualty, life and health insurance coverage for businesses, individuals and families as well as serving private clients.

Who we are

“Joining Skylands is a return to my roots, allowing me to pursue my passion for being part of the community and providing a personalized experience for our clients.” – Rhonda Linnett Graber, CIC

Skylands Insurance is an independent, owner-operated insurance agency writing property, casualty, life and health insurance coverage for businesses, individuals and families. The agency is led by owner and President Rhonda Linnett Graber, CIC. Prior to joining Skylands Rhonda held senior leadership positions at national and global brokers, but she started her career in her family’s insurance agency in Caldwell, NJ.

“I am thrilled to be part of Skylands. The agency offers a uniquely personal approach, working hard to build successful long-term relationships with our clients by exceeding their expectations.” – Kathy Stevenson

Kathy Stevenson is a Senior Account Executive with Skylands. Joining the agency in June 2017, Kathy brings more than 25 years of industry experience to her role. She specializes in personal insurance, providing families and individuals with personalized consultation and advice.

Skylands is a deliberately small agency staffed with professionals who bring a unique level of experience, expertise and personal involvement to each client. Tracey Trongone has been with Skylands for more than 30 years. As Senior Account Executive, Tracey specializes in business insurance, providing unparalleled service to clients in an effort to find the best risk management solutions.

“I am personally invested in serving Skylands’ clients, many of whom I have known for decades.” – Tracey Trongone

Robert Linnett is a Senior Sales Consultant for Skylands. Robert began working at Skylands with Rhonda in 2017. Previously Robert had worked in the family business, Linnett Agency since 1979. Robert offers our clients and prospects access to his more than 39 years of experience advising on personal and business insurance.

“Skylands is a wonderful example of small-team insurance agency, where clients have direct access to the professional who consulted with them and sold them coverage, creating a high level of trust and accountability.” – Robert Linnett

“I am personally invested in serving Skylands’ clients, many of whom I have known for decades.” – Tracey Trongone

Skylands is a deliberately small agency staffed with professionals who bring a unique level of experience, expertise and personal involvement to each client. Tracey Trongone has been with Skylands for more than 30 years. As Senior Account Executive, Tracey specializes in business insurance, providing unparalleled service to clients in an effort to find the best risk management solutions.

“Skylands is a wonderful example of small-team insurance agency, where clients have direct access to the professional who consulted with them and sold them coverage, creating a high level of trust and accountability.” – Robert Linnett

Robert Linnett is a Senior Sales Consultant for Skylands. Robert began working at Skylands with Rhonda in 2017. Previously Robert had worked in the family business, Linnett Agency since 1979. Robert offers our clients and prospects access to his more than 39 years of experience advising on personal and business insurance.

What we believe

Skylands’ core beliefs guide our business and every client engagement.

We believe that what we do is meaningful and makes a positive difference in the lives of our clients. We value our client relationships, knowing we will be involved in their lives for years to come.

We believe that our relationship extends beyond providing coverage to include ongoing service, whether that means anticipating and adapting to a client’s changing needs, assisting in claims or collaborating with a client’s larger financial planning team.

We believe in doing good for our clients and our community. We define community in the broadest sense, meaning we are committed to contributing our energies and financial support to causes we are passionate about.

SERVICES

Skylands works with multiple providers to find the best solution for each clients’ needs, ensuring we have multiple options for consideration.

Skylands provides an array of products and services for families and individuals, from first-time renters and home owners to larger estates. Specifically, we partner on solutions for:

Homeowners Private Client

Passenger and Collector Automobiles

Fine Arts, Jewelry and Collectables

Watercraft and Yachts

Personal Excess Liability

Condominiums and Cooperatives

Rentals

Kidnap and Ransom

Flood

Domestic Workers Compensation and Disability

Employment Practices Liability

Not for Profit Directors and Officers Liability

Identity Theft / Cyber Liability

Skylands provides risk management solutions and financial planning for business owners, multi-offices, contractors, manufacturers, and not for profits. Based on each client’s unique coverage needs and market conditions we advise on solutions for:

Business Property

Commercial General Liability

Loss of Income

Worker’s Compensation

Ocean Marine and Cargo

Professional Liability

Commercial Auto

Bonds and Surety

Directors and Officers Liability

Transit and Transportation

Employment Practices Liability

Environmental Protection

Cyber Liability

Flood

Preparation is paramount.Skylands’ experienced specialists can help you prepare for the unexpected, protecting yourself, your loved ones and your assets. Each situation, is unique, but after an in-depth consultation we can provide the following insurance options:

Whole Life

TermLife

Long-Term Care

Group Health

Individual Health

Highly successful individuals may face more complex issues when seeking insurance coverage.Skylands’ team has extensive experience analyzing and protecting larger estates, including partnering with other financial professionals.We will provide customized risk management solutions to protect personal and professional assets by accessing private client products offered by the industry’s top providers, including:

Chubb

AIG

Cincinnati

PURE

BACK

Skylands Insurance Group is committed to contributing to the communities where we live, work and beyond. We show that commitment by supporting the programs and causes that matter to our employees and our clients. Below is a incomplete list of issues that we are particularly involved with:

Dining for Women – a global giving circle dedicated to transforming lives and eradicating poverty around and girls in the developing world.Rhonda Graber founded a chapter of this important charity in Roseland in 2007.

Caldwell University – Rhonda Graber is a member of the University board of directors at this Catholic liberal arts university in Caldwell, NJ.Rhonda’s involvement with the school also includes management of a scholarship fund she established in 2016.

Seton Hall Leadership Development Advisory Council – Rhonda Graber is a member of this Council of corporate executives, entrepreneurs and community leaders who advise on the curriculum and learning experience of the school’s leadership program.In addition, Rhonda mentors students in Seton Hall’s Stillman Business School.

Charity Water – a non-profit organization bringing clean safe drinking water to people in developing countries.Rhonda Graber has been a valued fund raiser for Charity Water, leading the successful construction of a well for an impoverished community in Africa.

Growing Stage – a non-profit professional performing arts center dedicated to theatre for young audiences.The Growing Stage is the recipient of a holiday donation made by Skylands in 2017 on behalf of our clients.

Please ask any Skylands Group representative if you would like to learn more about any of these organizations.

FILE A CLAIM

The links and telephone numbers below allow our clients to file a claim directly with the insurance company.